Grief and Growing: Dealing With Grief And Learning To Move Forward
July 19, 2023
None of us escapes loss and death during the course of our lives. Whether it’s the death of a loved one (be it an aging parent, spouse, or even a child), the disintegration of a beloved friendship, or the separation from a cherished occupation, we will all experience feelings of…
The Future Is Now: Humanoid Robot Caregivers and Companions
July 19, 2023
By now you know we’re a nation (and for that matter, a world) that’s getting older by the day. But just as many of our natural resources cannot keep up with the demands of an aging population, so, too, do we fall short with the availability of care providers and…
A Hope And A Prayer: Who Will Gain Access To The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatment?
July 12, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers from mild cognitive impairment or have been diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ve likely followed the news over the last few months about a new treatment awaiting FDA approval. Well, that FDA approval has arrived: Leqembi, a medication that targets the amyloid plaques…
Reasons To Keep Moving: More Insights Into The Benefits Of Exercise
July 12, 2023
In many places across the country, it’s very hot, the air quality is not so good and the humidity is exhausting- not exactly a combination that gets you in the mood to go out and exercise (nor should you go outside and exert yourself if the conditions could imperil your…
Power Naps: Is It Ok To Nap During The Day?
June 28, 2023
Perhaps you’ve recently retired and as you begin to map out what your days will look like, you’re wondering if an occasional daily snooze is okay to include on the schedule. As so many of us are aware, that “mid-afternoon slump” (which can actually be a result of a natural…
You Are A House With Four Rooms By Renee Langmuir
June 28, 2023
By Renee Langmuir When I was in my fifties and intentionally changing my life, including my spouse and career, I had the habit of hanging meaningful quotes on the refrigerator for guidance. One of my favorites was from the English Author Rumer Godden, a prolific writer of 60 works…